USAID DEC
The region's agricultural sector was characterized by small-scale farming, with the majority of farmers relying on rain-fed agriculture and lacking access to modern farming technologies.
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Abstract
The training programs emphasized the importance of crop rotation, composting, and irrigation techniques to improve soil fertility and reduce water usage. The initiative's focus on women-headed households aimed to address the unique challenges faced by these households, including limited access to credit and market information. The initiative's success was attributed to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders. The program's impact on rural livelihoods and food security in Rwanda is expected to be sustained through continued support and scaling up of the initiative's interventions.
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USAID DEC